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A huge number of private dwellings would fail an audit on their internal wiring because the regulations change constantly. They are still quite safe but they don't comply with todays requirements as Mr Gregory is well aware but his business doesn't rely on that thread of logic.

A huge number of private dwellings would fail an audit on their internal wiring because the regulations change constantly. They are still quite safe but they don't comply with todays requirements as Mr Gregory is well aware but his business doesn't rely on that thread of logic.Torchie1

I offer that the line in the article (where it states "audited by fire chiefs..." is misleading. Fire Chief's do not audit premises. A Fire Chief is a rank title used by US fire departments whereas the UK F&RS use a mixture of office titles and a few different levels of officers. The most senior person is usually given the title of Chief Fire Officer (and would not go about his daily working time auditing shops and business.
This is all a bit of a marketing con and the Echo should be ashamed of itself.
If you want a proper fire safety assessment go to your local fire prevention of the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service.

I offer that the line in the article (where it states "audited by fire chiefs..." is misleading. Fire Chief's do not audit premises. A Fire Chief is a rank title used by US fire departments whereas the UK F&RS use a mixture of office titles and a few different levels of officers. The most senior person is usually given the title of Chief Fire Officer (and would not go about his daily working time auditing shops and business.
This is all a bit of a marketing con and the Echo should be ashamed of itself.
If you want a proper fire safety assessment go to your local fire prevention of the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service.huckit P